Carbonized wood or charcoal has an extraordinary combination of properties that make it the carbon of choice for many applications, from potting media to bioremediation. Wood-based carbon is highly reactive,... read more →
Biochar is a carbon-rich material that can significantly improve your soil’s health and productivity, especially if it is not already very fertile. For example, biochar benefits include decreasing soil acidity,... read more →
Question 1: What is biochar? Biochar is a charcoal-like material most commonly made by heating plant matter, or biomass, in the absence of oxygen. Biochar offers a viable way of... read more →
Biochar, charcoal, and activated carbon are three forms of carbon that have a lot of overlap, with very similar composition and methods of production. Figuring out the differences between the... read more →
Biomass Pyrolysis is the thermo-chemical decomposition of organic materials by heating in the absence of oxygen. Controlled pyrolysis has been approved by the UN as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) for... read more →
